Novel coronavirus and trauma surgery: successful infection control from a level I trauma centre.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In the absence of effective treatment options, the recent SARS-CoV2 pandemic poses a great challenge to the health and social sectors worldwide. Hereby, we would like to share our proposals in the hope that it will prove helpful for our colleagues in this difficult time.

Methods

The present recommendations are based on the opinion of experts as well as the experience of a group of traumatologists directly involved in the organization of traumatology wards. The reassignment of the healthcare personnel, the separation of the potentially infected patients and the different levels of restriction on the trauma care are all key elements of our protocol.

Results

Since the first SARS-CoV2-positive case was confirmed in Hungary, our trauma surgeons were able to avoid c

SUBMITTER: Javor P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7382560 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature